CFB ISD told to prepare multiple policy changes under Senate Bill 12, including grievance procedure, DEI discipline and a parental portal

At the July 14 work study, the district summarized several policy actions linked to Senate Bill 12 and related session laws that require substantive changes to board and district procedures.

Administrators walked trustees through prescribed actions including: adopting a policy for disciplining employees who engage in activity the law prohibits related to “controversial topics” and DEI duties; creating a grievance procedure under chapter 26A that affords notice and an opportunity to respond when the board receives complaints about violations; adopting policies that prohibit district employees from assisting students with social transitioning; and establishing a parental engagement policy that provides an Internet portal for parents to submit comments to campus and district administrators and the board.

Trustees were also told the law will affect audience‑for‑guests procedures at board meetings: the bill calls for boards to prioritize public comments submitted through the portal, to present public comments at the beginning of board meetings, and to schedule meetings outside typical 8 a.m.–5 p.m. work hours. Administration said notice requirements will be stricter (72 hours/3 days), board meetings must be recorded and posted, and resolutions approved by the board must be posted on the district website within seven days of approval. Some items require certification of compliance by specified dates; for example, administrators said a board certification of compliance for certain discipline policies must be completed by Sept. 30.

Administrators cautioned trustees that statutory language in several areas remains under clarification and that the district will return with precise policy drafts and timelines. No board votes were taken that day; staff said they would bring draft policies and certification items to trustees for consideration in the coming weeks.

Ending: Administration will prepare draft policy language, guidance on the parental portal and implementation details for trustees; board certification deadlines and posting/recording requirements were flagged as high priorities for upcoming action.